[benlewistrumpet]

I have a very nice 1999 SL500 with 34K miles with both hard tops in Desert Silver. I recently found a 2002 Silver Arrow with 58K miles and panoramic roof for $15K. Do you think there is enough collectability worth in the Silver Arrow branding to justify trading? I could just keep both, but only have a 2 car garage. Was the build quality compromised between 1999 & 2002, with the merger having time to sink in?

Thanks!

Ben

 

[mahunt]

Both cars are essentially the same (drivetrain wise), except for the color and trim.

I wouldn't buy the car based on future collectivity (you might be disappointed if it doesn't appreciate, or not drive the car), buy it because you want to enjoy it.

 

[RKH]

The Pano and Silver Arrow do worth a few bucks more. If the difference is ~$3K (than what you can sell your car for) I would go for it. If it is $5K or more, I wouldn't.

 

[benlewistrumpet]

Just for clarity, I have both the original aluminum roof and a pano for my '99...

Ben

 

[RKH]

The Pano is worth $2-$3K (to those who wanted one), so that adds a few bucks to the car you have.
What it boils down to is : do you want a Silver Arrow which is 2 years newer and how much you are willing to pay for the difference.

 

[jll13]

Don't.
Enjoy your car, do not bet on another one.
These cars are for pleasure, not for speculation... and as you have both the pano and the standard hard-top, what's the great advantage of the other car?

Jean-Louis

 

[benlewistrumpet]

Thanks for the opinions, everyone!

Ben

 

[jll13]

Most important: enjoy!

Jean-Louis

 

[ceta4zng]

Same car, different color basically. Unless the Silver Arrow is a 'must have' for you, the process of selling/buying or holding two of the same car would not be worth the trouble. Collectibility would not be a question either - unless the Silver Arrow had some obsessively low mileage and condition. And even then...what fun is that? If you aren't driving and enjoying it, might as well buy a painting and hang it on the wall.